_SUMMARY_

Hennepin Healthcare is hiring Healthcare Assistants/Certified Nursing Assistants to work in a variety of our Inpatient Units.

All of these positions are required to work every other weekend, our greatest need is overnights, 11:00 pm to 7:30 am, followed by rotating day/evening (7:00 am-3:30 pm/3:00 pm -11:30 pm) or straight evenings (3:00 pm -11:30) working an average of 56 hours per 2 week pay period.

Within the context of Hennepin Healthcare System (HHS) culture of Patient & Family Centered Care and under direct RN supervision, the Health Care Assistant contributes to the health and well-being of assigned patients by performing quality patient care, technical procedures and related duties that meet established standards. Acts as a competent, caring and collaborative member of the patient care team. May provide clerical support for the unit including identified EHR duties, answering phones, coordinating unit communication, etc.

_RESPONSIBILITIES_

* Using principles of Patient & Family Centered Care develops and maintains a positive working relationship with patient and family, team members, department and medical center personnel

* Assists patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, grooming, and bathing

* Responds to patients call lights in a timely manner, identifies patient needs and provides patients with appropriate response or communicates needs to appropriate team member

* Performs intentional rounding in collaboration with the RN

* Takes and records patient's vital signs as prescribed by nursing protocol or physician order

* Measures, and records patient intake and output according to established protocol and order

* Conducts point of care tests as assigned and/or delegated

* Communicates any changes or pertinent information related to the patient's physical appearance and attitude, I & O, vital signs, and point of care testing to the nurse. Records which nurse was notified for all abnormal results

* Keeps patient room neat, clean and orderly. Changes bed linen as scheduled and as needed

* Escorts patients on foot or transports patients on carts, beds or in wheelchairs

* Procures and stocks equipment and supplies, and insures that equipment is operable and clean

* Greets and relays information to appropriate staff, physicians, or family members

* Takes inventory of patient belongings and valuables as well as documents and secures

* Collects specimens using clean technique and labels appropriately

* Disposes of trash, linens and supplies in an appropriate manner

* Ensures patient and supply rooms are properly stocked; linen is covered

* Supports unit and medical center compliance with Regulatory standards, customer service and other initiatives

* May perform various technical procedures after training, competency validation, and upon delegation from a Registered Nurse, such as maintaining oxygen equipment, performing oral suctioning, routine incision care, providing skin care, applying and changing non-sterile dressings, applying warm and cold compresses or non-prescription topical creams/ointments, 12 lead EKG's, phlebotomies, and discontinuing IVs, saline locks and foley catheters

* Records actions in the EHR.

* Performs clerical duties in EHR; answers phones and triages calls appropriately.

* Performs all responsibilities/duties required by Patient Care Services as defined in the scope of service, to assure that the unique nature of the clients is addressed

_QUALIFICATIONS_

Minimum Education/ Work Experience:

* Current certification on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry upon hire**(Maintenance of certification/registry is not required after hire.)

-And/or-

* Completion of one semester of clinical rotation within an accredited nursing program

-And/or-

* Enroll in and successful completion of the Hennepin Healthcare determined Nursing Assistant program

-And/or-

* 6 months of acute nursing assistance experience

Preferred Qualifications:

* High school graduate or equivalent

* Basic Life Support

* Training/equivalent experience as a nursing assistant, CNA, or EMT

* Current student (enrolled) in a 4 year RN program

* Experience with EPIC and/or similar electronic health record system

* One year Nursing Assistant experience in a similar (hospital) setting

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

* Knowledge of basic medical terminology

* Basic computer knowledge

* Ability to work cohesively and respectfully with a diverse work force and patient population

* Ability to prioritize, organize, and communicate with multidisciplinary staff

* Ability to adapt to sometimes rapidly changing and unpredictable situations

* Ability to read and follow written instructions; understand and communicate verbal and written information

* Ability to perform job duties that meet departmental performance expectations as well as HCMC standards related to quality, accuracy, productivity, patient & family centered care, customer service, etc.

License/Certifications:

* Possession of a nursing assistant certificate from the Minnesota Department of Health may be required.

**Title:** *Health Care Assistants - Variety of Units*

**Location:** *MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus*

**Requisition ID:** *240254*